Report on Nebraska Ag Taxes: “Almost any state would be better than here.”
Report on Nebraska Ag Taxes: “Almost any state would be better than here.”
A new report covers a lot of ground on Nebraska's property tax problems.
How About a Second Chance?
How About a Second Chance?
John Stossel describes some of the problems with occupational licensing and the opportunity to "make good" for those who have had problems with the law. Nebraska's Occupational Board Review Act (LB 299, 2018), did not totally eliminate restrictions for licensures, but it now gives potential license-seekers the ability to pre-inquire about whether anything in their...
December state tax receipts above projections
December state tax receipts above projections
Nebraska state tax receipts exceeded projections in December 2019.
Study: Consumers care more about reputation than licensing
Study: Consumers care more about reputation than licensing
While most of us wouldn’t argue that some occupations in the medical field shouldn’t be regulated in some way, one of the arguments that I often make when engaged in discussions about the need for occupational licensing is that in the 21st century, the more important consumer standard for whether you use a particular service...
Sales Tax Bill Offers Different Approach to Reform
Sales Tax Bill Offers Different Approach to Reform
There's more than one path to creating a tax system that is simple and sustainable.
First Three Days of Session–My Eye Catchers
First Three Days of Session–My Eye Catchers
Adam went through a list of bills that caught his eye–either positively or negatively–during the first three days of bill introduction in the Legislature. Before Day 4 kicks off, I thought I'd mention a few bills that had me saying "hmm." First, I should probably note that just about all of us at Platte pay...
First Week of Session: +200 Bills Introduced
First Week of Session: +200 Bills Introduced
Find the full list of bills as well as some that caught our eye.
Political subdivisions must own up for property tax hikes
Political subdivisions must own up for property tax hikes
Elected officials must return windfalls to taxpayers or own up for their spending.
Moving Truck Survey Shows 2019 Nebraska Migration Trends
Moving Truck Survey Shows 2019 Nebraska Migration Trends
See who relocated to and from Nebraska last year.
Jim Vokal Talks 2020 Property Tax Debate on KFAB
Jim Vokal Talks 2020 Property Tax Debate on KFAB
Jim Vokal joined the KFAB news team to discuss the 2020 Nebraska property tax debate.
How the 2020 Legislature should define success
How the 2020 Legislature should define success
Today, the second session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature convenes. Last year, 739 bills were introduced. Of those, 255 (roughly 1/3) were signed into law and 3 were vetoed. A resulting 481 bills were carried over. The first ten days of session are when new bills are introduced. It is anticipated another 500-700 bills will...
Would You Prefer Godfather’s Pizza or Valentino’s for Dinner?
Would You Prefer Godfather’s Pizza or Valentino’s for Dinner?
This is my third post regarding Nebraska’s requirement that household goods (HHG) movers and passenger carriers obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN). In my previous posts I’ve mentioned that a bill was introduced during the 2019 legislative session, LB461, that would repeal this requirement. The Platte Institute is grateful to Senator Curt...
Transportation law excludes qualified applicants
Transportation law excludes qualified applicants
Last week I introduced you to the concept of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), also known as the “competitor’s veto.” Today, I’d like to do a little deeper dive to give you an understanding as to why it is so egregious and anti-free market. Reviewing applications for occupational licensing to assure...
Omaha Capitol District seeking additional occupation tax
Omaha Capitol District seeking additional occupation tax
It’s the first Monday of the new year, and by now, most taxpayers are officially back to work after the holidays. Tomorrow, the Omaha City Council has its first meeting of 2020, and this taxpayer will be watching with great interest. You see, a month ago, KETV aired a story that really grabbed my attention....